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  • David Trexler avatar

    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 3,741 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Savior are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again.

    The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction As we continue our study of the letters to the church at Thessalonica, we come to Chapter five of 1 Thessalonians. Here we find Paul, writing the Thessalonicians about The Day of the Lord. Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of A Free Spirit

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,637 views

    Singing is a matter of skill and practice, but it is only when your spirit is freed that you have a convincing song to sing, only when your life is changed that you have something to share.

    What makes it possible for voices like these to sing music like that? Where do they get whatever it takes to sing with such grace and power and beauty? Of course they have been blessed with a good deal of natural skill. Of course these singers are talented, and there’s no substitute for that. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 8,675 views

    Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

    A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Revealed As Conquerer Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,621 views

    This is a sermon series focusing on learning more about Jesus Christ.

    Isaiah 9:1-4 NIV Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 2 The people walking in darkness have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "An Outcaste From The Beginning"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    A sermon on the inclusiveness of God in Christ.

    Matthew 1:1-17 “An Outsider from the Beginning” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com How many of you have ever thought to yourself, “I am not good enough to play a part in God’s unfolding ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Jesus Parade

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 26, 2010
     | 6,199 views

    The triumphal entry into Jerusalem can be likened to our walk with Christ. The Jesus Parade involves preparation, fascination, as well as destination.

    The Jesus Parade – 04.05.09 Introduction – Have you ever been in a parade? It’s a fun thing to do. When I was a boy scout I was in several parades. These days Mary Kay is much more likely to be in a parade than I am. Today I want to talk about one of the most famous parades ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Your Balloons Sail Free

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Seeing how God has acted to give us all we have and how He has kept His promises we’re moved to offer Him thanks and praise.

    Pentecost 14 A Exodus 6:2-8; Romans 11:33-36 Let Your Balloons Sail Free! Based on Joachim Neander’s Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 08/25/02 “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord.” These are not expressions that ordinarily used in the Lutheran Church. Not because there’s anything wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Battling And Building

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,761 views

    They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thy Presence

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 31, 2017
     | 13,831 views

    The presence of the most High is ever increasing in glory and a great place of intimacy that unfolds deep secrets and hidden mysteries that can catapote a life and turn all messes into a glorious message, therefore believers desire more of it this year

    Theme: Thy Presence Text: psalms 24:3-4, Job 22:25-26 Remember this year has been declare by the Lord as a year of surprises and it will come as a coin with two side. For the sons of God it will be an open doors of pleasant surprises while to the wicked a surprise of shame, nakedness, total ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Planet In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,736 views

    You may have shrugged it off when you read about it in the newspaper or heard about it on TV. But it's real, and it fulfills Bible prophecy.

    World leaders know that our planet is in a heap of trouble. For years, analysts, thought leaders, and strategists have been warning, with increasing stridency, about a perfect storm of challenges that threaten our global economy, our global society, and our relative peace. These analysts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Nichols avatar

    On The Third Day: Another Earth Shaking,

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    A sermon on the resurrection for Easter sunday from the gospel of Matthew

    Matthews 28: 1-15 On the third day: another earth shaking, life-giving, heart changing moment. After Jesus died on the cross, The very religious, Pharisees and Priests Were determined That when it came to Jesus, death should have The last word. They didn’t want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    If God Wills

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,101 views

    Many live under the illusion that we'll be able to live the good life with the right strategy, the proper techniques, and enough discipline. The reality? James says we are not in control of our lives.

    Opening: One day, a young man saw a sign at a restaurant that said, "Free Lunch Tomorrow." The next day he brought his friends to have lunch at the restaurant. When they finished eating, a waiter came to him with the bill of $100 to pay. He was surprised and didn't want to pay. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask And It Shall E Iven Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2019
     | 5,113 views

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “ask and it shall be given”. It is a teaching on prayer and its various dimensions that include the need to pray, the way to pray and the results to expect. Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer and results from an intimate relationship with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,371 views

    Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

    This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational